Jack Zulu and the Waylander's Key
Series: Jack Zulu; Book 1
Publisher: Story Warren Books
Age: 10+
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 8/10 I liked the WV setting (I'm just a little biased 😆) but the story did have a strange feel for a S. D. Smith book. It's still great, but it wasn't exceptional like his typical writing style.
Content: 4/10 Violence (mans hand gets chopped off, battle scenes)
Romance: 2/10 Mentions of crushes, some blushing
Characters: Jack Zulu, Michelle Robinson, Benny Marino, Sage Wheeler, Rancast Waybreaker
Summary: From the creator of the million-plus selling Green Ember series comes a brand new story with an old soul- the can't-miss first adventure in a thrilling new series.
Escape into Reality.
Jack Zulu and tbe Waylanders Key is an enchanting adventure in the tradition of Tolkien and Lewis, as well as Spielberg and Lucas. But this fantastical journey launches in rural West Virginia in the eighties, with a half-Appalachian, half-African kid trying to escape the town he sees defining his small, sad life. Jack discovers a gate hiding a city between twelve realms and finds out where he truly belongs in a surprising, satisfying adventure.
Final Thoughts: This book wasn't exactly what I expected from S. D. Smith after reading his Green Ember series, but I still think it was good! J. C. seems to influence it more here, but I think it's good overall--clean, good internal conflict and plot!
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